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compressor - definition and meaning
Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
noun One that compresses, especially.
noun A pump or other machine that increases the pressure of a gas.
noun An instrument or device that compresses, such as a forceps or clamp.
noun A muscle that causes compression of a body part.
from The Century Dictionary.
noun One who or that which compresses.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
noun (Anat.) A muscle that compresses certain parts.
noun (Surg.) An instrument for compressing an artery (esp., the femoral artery) or other part.
noun An apparatus for confining or flattening between glass plates an object to be examined with the microscope; -- called also compressorium .
noun (Mach.) A machine for compressing gases; especially, an air compressor.
from Wiktionary , Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
noun A device that produces pressure , such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas .
noun A device that squeezes (compresses).
noun audio A device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
noun anatomy A muscle that compresses certain parts.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
noun a mechanical device that compresses gasses
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Since his compressor is in the garage, I just step outside and blow that dust away.
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Energy Saver Mode: Turns off the fan whenever the compressor is off.
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But I'm not worried about the long term compressor issues.
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But I'm not worried about the long term compressor issues.
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In Consumer Reports’ ongoing tests of refrigerators, we’ve noted that enhancements in compressor design have helped improve the appliances’ overall efficiency.
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If the compressor is mounted on the car, but removable … that way, for short trips, you don’t have to carry the weight of the compressor and you can just charge up before you go.
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Before that February incident, according to people familiar with the details, the same engine suffered at least two so-called compressor stalls -- or brief outages -- but was inspected and declared fit for flight.
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Before moulding, the chocolate is passed through a machine, known as a compressor , which removes air-bubbles.
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The compressor was the largest and most expensive component and reduced system efficiency.
The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines 2010
The compressor was the largest and most expensive component and reduced system efficiency.
The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines 2010
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